StoriesInEdu's podcast
by The Bretzmann Group
Educators share stories from inside the educational world to showcase the powerful and significant impact that educators have. But what about you? Who was the educator who had the greatest impact on you? What was it about this educator that was special, or made you feel special? What could we all do to be that person for someone else?
Episodes
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Jen Leban Takes Us Back to Art Class
In our final episode for Season 2, we talk with Jen Leban all about the life of a middle school art teacher. Shenanigans ensue.
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Megan Schmidt Tells Stories Of Math, Gender, & Statistics
An elementary teacher, a middle school teacher, and a doctoral student walk into a podcast... Listen to the stories that 14-year veteran math teacher tells to Josh and Mandy as she describes her work transitioning to a doctoral student looking at stats. and gender stereotypes. Fascinating stuff.
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Andrea Childes Tells The Power Of Social Media & Global Read Aloud
Join Josh and Mandy as they talk with elementary teacher Andrea Childes about how she uses the power of social media to share and learn new ideas. Plus, hear how Andrea succeeds in asking authors for advance copies of their work so she can include great books in her global read aloud.
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Justin Aion Makes The Deep Analogy Between Games & Teaching
Justin and Josh turn into two nerds sharing stories about memory castles, dungeons and dragons, and hooks to deliver instruction at the point of highest student engagement. Why do students disengage in our classrooms? Justin takes on a journey through a fantastic and deep analogy.
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Amy Storer Shares The Story Of Becoming A Teacher
Josh and Mandy talks with Amy Storer, instructional coach, who shares stories about her love of hard rock music and more. The group discusses becoming a teacher, and Josh gets emotional when thinking about parents. For more stories, check out bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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Doug Robertson Is The Weird Teacher
Josh and Mandy are joined by 14 year veteran teacher Doug Robertson as he shares stories from inside his classroom and from the books that he's written over the years. The group talks about hooks, experiences, and reading. Fun and deep-thinking stories are plentiful this week. bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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Justin Payne The Swiss Army Knife
His friends call him the Swiss Army knife. Justin Payne's different interests and expertise show the versatility of a modern teacher. He models for his students the idea of a growth mindset and fostering multiple talents. We could listen to him tell stories for hours... Find more good stories at...
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Susan Jachymiak Shares Stories From Her First Year
First year fourth grade teacher Susan Jachymiak shares stories about her experiences as she reflects on the beginning of her career. She shares her blog and the blogs of others as a way to reflect and a way to look back and reflect more in the future. Susan, Josh, and Mandy discuss how she wanted...
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Corey Holmer Literally Lights Things On Fire
Infographics and sign making. Anchor charts. Good stories. Plus Makey Makey love stories. Geeking out on makerspaces, laser printers, and (accidentally) starting things on fire. You can find more good educator stories at bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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Rolland Chidiac Loses His Class
Fantastic storyteller Rolland Chidiac joins Josh and Mandy to tell the story of how he lost his class. Tune in to see if he's found them yet. Rolland is a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher who believes that it's more important to be a creator than only a curator. So he creates. Through the use of…
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Brian Kulak Tells How He Saved A Life And More
"Kulak, we need you. It's an emergency." Brian Kulak re-tells the story that he shared in the Stories in EDU book about a former student who needed his help years ago and remains a friend today. He also shares an introduction to "Flash Lessons" which have become a nation-wide phenomenon. Brian,...
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Stephanie Crawford Tells Stories From Her First Years Of Teaching
Mandy and Josh discuss goals (including running half-marathons and more), and are joined by the fun stories from Stephanie Crawford's instructional coach and middle school teaching experiences. Everybody shares their favorite MEME stories and makes plans for a MEME OFF! Stephanie shares stories...
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Ben Brazeau Tells Stories From 20 Years Of Teaching And Tech Integration
Mandy shares her passion for chips and queso while Josh nerds out about his brand new telescope. The diversity continues with the difference between 74 degrees in Texas and 10 degrees (or less) in Wisconsin. Plus Josh, Mandy, and Ben share stories about music and Josh explains his affinity for...
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Julie FIshburn Tells How A Student Teacher Changed Her Perspective
Julie Fishburn joins guest hosts Jason Bretzmann and Kenny Bosch to tell the story of how she was asked about a flipped classroom and went from pretending she knew what it was to becoming a flipped classroom expert so she could make the learning experiences better for her students. Julie also...
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David Theriault "What are we gonna' do today that's gonna' make today worth it?" (2 of 2)
I want my kids to have David Theriault as their teacher. Every day. More teacher stories in the Stories in EDU book bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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David Theriault Tells The Story of Kids Who Learn To Like Shakespeare (1 of 2)
In this first of two great episodes with David Theriault, he shares the story of how he gets his students to engage with and end up liking Shakespeare. Othello is where it's at! David, Josh, and Mandy all share their favorite blogs. Check out more stories at bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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Dr. Robin McLean Shares The Story Of A Rough Camp Turned Into Something Great
Teacher and FFA Advisor Dr. Robin McLean tells the story of the terrible beginning she had in the organization and how the situation changed her and helped in her journey toward a career of leading students down similar paths. It's all about the relationships. Read more in the Stories in EDU book...
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Andy Losik Tells Soul-Searching Stories and Kindergarten Fun
It's a new method for our youngest students to remember how to sit down appropriately and it is so NOT appropriate! But it is a funny story from the mouth of a Kindergartener. Andy Losik shares this and other stories from his work with early learners. Then Andy, Mandy, and Josh explore whether we...
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John Briese Subs In A 2nd Grade Classroom
John knows about high school teaching, but he had to substitute teach in a second grade classroom. You gotta' hear this story. Presentations. Crying. Then, a great success. More great stories include students who read their first book ever as a high school student...and then asked for the second...
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Rachelle Dene Poth Puts The "A" In STEAM
Rachelle shares stories about reflecting, blogging, and moving her students toward being creators. She explains her process of creating a more engaging classroom that fosters more energized students. Rachelle tells the story of her own adventure with creating and learning while using the...
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Aubrey Jones Explains What Happened With Sidney And His Phone
Sidney wasn't focused, wasn't engaged, and spent a lot of time on his phone. Aubrey Jones tells the story of what happened next when he connected with her and with the content. She continues on to tell us how she learned as much as she taught that year in her new school. Find out more inside the...
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Jon Spike Explains How He Learned Early On To Never Forge A Signature
Mandy and Josh laugh with Jon Spike about his unusual job title and the great work he has done in various educational roles. In addition, he tells the story of how he had some tense (yet funny) moments early in his career. He learned so much from that early experience including not to forge the...
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Kris Jenkins Spins Yarns And Gives Us A Look At The Good Old Days
Kris Jenkins tells the story of Mrs. Moore who gave her a safe place to ease back into school after her dad was taken at such a young age. That mentorship continued and blossomed as Kris looked to her again as a new teacher. She stayed in contact with her 2nd grade teacher as Mrs. Moore was well...
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David Abdel Loves His Job And Creates Experiences For His Students
Josh and Mandy host David Abdel who is not in his first career, but he is in the career he loves. He shares stories from inside his blended learning classroom, and details the experiential learning he created for students to show them how citizens were motivated to make a change. Plus, Josh tries...
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Chuck Moss Tells Stories About the Good News Call of the Day
Guest hosts Jason Bretzmann and Kenny Bosch hear and tell stories with long-time educator Chuck Moss. Chuck re-tells his story from inside the Stories in EDU book related to his use of Principal Mark French's idea of the "Good News Call of the Day." These are good, wholesome stories that will...
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Kylie Kissel Puts Us On The Edge Of Our Seats
Josh and Mandy host Kylie Kissel as we get to hear a variety of stories including the one that puts us on the edge of our seats because we don't know how it will turn out. He continues on to share other stories that make us laugh out loud and stories that inspire us to try to be better. Don't…
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Jason Bretzmann tells stories from inside the new Stories in EDU book
Mandy and Josh host teacher, Jason Bretzmann, as he tells the story of how the "Stories in EDU" book was created and then shares stories from inside the book. Plus more stories. It's stories on top of stories on top of stories to start season two. bit.ly/storiesinedu1
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The One With Sarah Fuchs Where She Implores Us To Try Genius Hour
Front-end student choice, genius hour, and the power of students having more control over their own learning. They tell all the stories in this episode of stories in EDU. Join Mandy and Josh as they share alongside teacher Sarah Fuchs. Plus enjoy the quick stories prompted by the Game of Stories...
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The One With Darren Massa And Improv
Mandy and Josh talk with Darren about his use of improv as a teaching, brain break, and creation-of-culture tool. Plus improv as a metaphor for life. Another podcast full of stories to inspire and get us moving forward. And don't forget about the usefulness of the Personalized PD: Game of Stories...
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The One With Art La Flamme And Our Intelligence Briefing
Clearly we're outside of our comfort zone here, but Mandy and Josh share stories with college professor and intelligence expert Art La Flamme. Interesting to hear how learning, personalization, and relationships connect different educators in different ways.
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The One With Melissa Emler And Her Social Media Interns
Jason Bretzmann subs in for Mandy as Melissa Emler shares stories about her students being social media interns and the impact that telling our education stories has on the culture of a school and a district. Melissa shows Josh and Jason why she is truly a "Multi-Passionate Educator."
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The One With Tisha Richmond And Her MAGIC
A magical conversation about gamifcation, food trucks, and getting our students to love the learning process. Josh, Mandy, and Tisha tell stories about making the learning authentic, meaningful, and fun.
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The One With Barb Gruener & Her Puppets
The most stories per square inch in any podcast so far. Heartwarming and inspiring stories. Plus puppets, puppets, and more puppets. How are these little plush tools so useful for kids of all ages? Check in with Mandy, Josh, and Barb to find out more. Plus get your Game of Stories deck now at...
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The One With Teresa Gross And Her Learning Journey
Josh and Mandy talk with Teresa Gross and hear about the flexibility she has shown as an educator. Different grades, different roles, and a never-changing commitment to her students. Add in a Game of Stories card about Google tools and you get a useful conversation about education and educators....
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The One With Halley Ortiz And The Eleventybillionth Thing She Learned
One of the best conversations with lots of give and take and experiences shared. Follow the journey of educator Halley Ortiz as she leaves the classroom and comes back again. She shares all that she learned (well, maybe a fraction of it) and tells the stories of how she and her students have...
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The One With Sherrill Knezel And Her Sketchnote Passion
Josh and Mandy talk with Sherrill about her passion for sketchnoting and hear the stories of the impact they have had on her students. The group shares stories about how sketchnoting can happen as a preferred note-taking method even if students or teachers are not artists. Great stories and a...
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The One With Brian Costello Where He Wants To Be His Students' Worst Teacher
Josh and Mandy talk with current teacher of teachers, former elementary teacher, and multi-book author Brian Costello. He says we've probably forgot a lot of our stories so it's probably about time that we start telling them. We don't want to lose them, right? Submit yours at storiesinedu.com to...
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The One With Ken Bauer When Pepe Uses His Markers
Josh and Mandy hear the stories from the college classes of Ken Bauer. He talks about flipped learning, mastery learning, and peer instruction. But mostly he tells the stories of what it's like when you change from a traditional to a learner-centered classroom...and what it's like when Pepe uses...
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The One With Sandra Menxueiro When She Turns Around A School
Josh describes it as the most inspiring podcast so far. Principal Menxueiro tells the story of how she and her staff have all become reading teachers to take their school of students who couldn't read to a school of readers. Josh, Sandra, and Mandy discuss the ups and downs and the methods of...
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The One With Latoya Dixon Where She Issues A Call To Action
Amazing experiences and enlightening stories about a career in education that led to the conclusions that we have to celebrate the art of teaching instead of focusing too much on the data of education. Dr. Latoya Dixon explains her philosophy and the ideas in her book Burned Out, Beaten Up, &...
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The One With Gerry Marchand And Mastery Learning
Josh, Mandy, and Gerry explore the world of mastery learning, how Gerry implements it, and how his students explained it as workshop presenters at a big conference. Plus a Game of Stories card about student-video-making. tinyrul.com/ppdstories
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The One With Sam Patterson Where Peter Rips His Pants
Dr. Sam Patterson is the guy who runs the makerspace. But he also helps students fix things, engage in design thinking, and create skills for a life time. As he says, "The most important things students make are decisions." And he teaches them how to do that well. Mandy and Josh listen and guide...
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The One With Nick Giacobbe And The Whimsical Flute
An interesting, in-depth discussion of the stories that result when students get small amounts of time to plan and create every day. Nick, Mandy, and Josh discuss maker spaces, constructionist educational theory in practice, and one student's imagined whimsical flute. Listen in to hear what...
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The One With Brian Farrell When Even The Goldfish Was Impressed
Brian Farrell explains his roundabout process to become a teacher while Josh and Mandy try to convince him that even though he didn't give his stuffed animals detentions as a 5 year old, the profession still honors him as a teacher. You're the real deal Brian! Tune in to hear the discussion about...
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The One With Tara Linney Where She Tells About Teaching Students Around The World
Whether teaching in Singapore, Chicago, or preparing to teach next year in France, Tara Linney shares her unique experiences educating the students of the world. She explains how the curricula are similar, but the students are a wonderful diversity of cultures and traditions. Josh and Mandy lead...
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The One With Knikole Taylor Where She Feels The Pulse Of What The Kids Need
Mandy and Josh talk with educator and personalized PD advocate Knikole Taylor about how she has not been afraid to have her students lead the learning and learn alongside them. The group discusses the shift from a time when teachers knew everything to a more collaborative process for learning.…
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The One With Robin Hosemann Where We Evolve
A wonderful, well-rounded conversation about how we evolve as educators (with some pokemon references thrown in for Josh-style analogies). Mandy and Josh explore the world that educators live in and discuss the research-based benefits of wellness (and yoga!) for educators. The conversation draws…
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The One With Shaina Glass Where She Becomes Our Life Coach
Mandy and Josh discuss the components of a great conference for presenters and participants with instructional coach Shaina Glass. But they don't stop there. The trio discuss goal-setting, passion planners, and supporting teachers so they get what they need for their students. A look into how...
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The One With Gretchen Bridgers When She Shares Her Tribe
Josh and Mandy hear and share stories about growing as a person and growing as a professional. While working with other educators, we can find those who will push us and those who will support us. Both are important. It's about coaching, connecting, and carrying it further. A free-wheeling...
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The One With Kira Shockley And Her Travels
Josh talks with Library Media Specialist Kira Schockley and gets an international perspective on education based on her experiences as an educator in different parts of the world. Who does food service at your school? Is it the students? Listen in...
About this show
Educators share stories from inside the educational world to showcase the powerful and significant impact that educators have. But what about you? Who was the educator who had the greatest impact on you? What was it about this educator that was special, or made you feel special? What could we all do to be that person for someone else?
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The Bretzmann Group
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